Reporter Moi

That’s right! Am so struck by the writing bug that fortunately I got some opportunities to write for one of the most prestigious dailies of India – The Hindu. Each of these articles gave me the opportunity to interact with stalwarts from different fields of performing arts and made me realize the rich potential vested in the human life. These legendary figures, through their discipline, perseverance, and passion for their field, have so excelled as to set unparalleled landmarks and still strive to do more. I’ve learnt so much and continue to do so, taking every bit of inspiration from these fountains of divine talents. Am ever so grateful for my friend Giridhar and my editor from The Hindu – Ms. Deepa Ganesh for providing the opportunity and nurturing the writer in me.

The second article was on Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya – one of the most renowned exponents of Santoor (or Shat tantri Veena). He is a disciple of the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar. It was one of the most memorable moments in my life, what with me being a big fan of his album ‘Keervani‘, since my college days. This brought me in contact with a wonderful organization – SPIC-MACAY.http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article3606594.ece

M. Ganesh is a director, artist and theatre person par excellence. A product of the famous Neenaasam in Heggodu, and a student of the great K.V. Subbanna, he has taken drama and theatre to the most remote corners of the state and not only entertained people but created immense social awareness on burning issues. It was an eye-opening experience.http://www.thehindu.com/arts/theatre/article3658273.ece

My fourth article was on Pt. Kushal Das, a Sitar & Sur Bahar player. I had the privilege of watching him perform at the Rashtriya Military School in Bangalore. His Raag Yaman rendition on the Sitar captivated me for the entire hour and when he finally topped it off with one of my favorite songs, he left me flattened and begging for more!

Another inspiring rendezvous with a famous Tulu writer and industrialist Sri D.K. Chowta
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/keeping-tulu-close-to-heart/article5269471.ece

A report on an interesting lecture demonstration on the nuances of Karnatik Music (Raga Athana) as well as Mysore Veena by 2 living legends
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/besides-the-song/article5352027.ece

A report on an interesting experiment – an ensemble of 100 singers rendering a Raaga Maalika (literally a string of ragas) in Hindustani Classical music style
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/an-effort-lost-in-numbers/article5686155.ece

A wonderful and memorable opportunity to meet the famed Mysore Brothers. The meeting took place at the house of Smt. Vani Sateesh and was so much fun! 🙂
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/in-a-dual-mode/article5733649.ece

A report on the splendid performance by Pt. Kaivalyakumar Gurav at the Vishesha Utsava organized by Vishesha Fine Arts (an organization started by Smt. Vani Sateesh)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-drizzle-of-emotions/article5733631.ece

A curtain-raiser on the Karnataka Fine Arts Council – a board constituted for the first time by 10 Music Sabhas of Bangalore
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/the-power-of-10/article6013439.ece

A curtain-raiser on a wonderful musical ensemble for Kids and by Kids – JackFruit project by Bhoomija!!
http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/the-heady-aroma-of-music/article6061359.ece

A tribute to the life and works of the great flutist Sri Dr. Prapancham Sitaram. I really wish I had got an opportunity to meet this great artist before his sudden demise.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/music-was-his-universe/article6174741.ece

An article based on my interview with the famed violinist R. Kumaresh (of the Ganesh-Kumaresh fame)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/nuances-say-it-all/article6246398.ece

A memorable meeting with Dr. L. Subramaniam – the gifted genius violinist about his works and upcoming concert.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/taking-raga-to-great-heights/article6402127.ece

An article based on my interview with the famed Kannada Director T.S. Nagabharana about his mentor B.V. Karanth – a noted theater person of India.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/theatre-was-his-life/article6423829.ece

A tribute on the life of the legendary Tabla maestro Pt. Dattatreya Sadashiva Garud – his personality is so outstanding, it was an emotional journey for me to be talking to his children and penning this article.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-life-in-music/article6447070.ece